JURIST

APRIL 24, 2024

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday that a UN judge was unlawfully detained in Türkiye in 2016. The Turkish court failed to recognise Aydin Sefa Akay’s diplomatic immunity when they arrested and detained him on terrorism charges following a failed coup d’ É tat in 2016. Akay made his application to the ECHR in December 2016, arguing that his pre trial detention, searches of his home and person breached his human rights and “blatantly disregard[ed]” his diplo

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HowAppealing

APRIL 24, 2024

“Trump’s Immunity Claim Joins His Plans to Increase Executive Power; The former president is asking the Supreme Court to put the presidency above criminal law as he pursues a broader agenda of expanding the office’s power should he win the election”: Charlie Savage of The New York Times has this news analysis. The post “Trump’s Immunity Claim Joins His Plans to Increase Executive Power; The former president is asking the Supreme Court to put the presidency above criminal law as

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JURIST

APRIL 24, 2024

Jian Guo, an aide to an EU parliament member for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) , was arrested in Dresden, Germany for espionage, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office announced on Tuesday. Guo was suspected of espionage in breach of Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2 of Section 99 of the German Criminal Code. The Federal Prosecution stated Guo is employed at a Chinese secret service and had been sharing information with the intelligence agency relating to negotiations and decisions in the

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HowAppealing

APRIL 24, 2024

“Guess what’s not a priority in antiabortion Idaho. Women’s health.” Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “Guess what’s not a priority in antiabortion Idaho. Women’s health.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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Above The Law

APRIL 24, 2024

More than 33,000 Providence employees filed a class-action complaint against the health system in 2021, alleging that it had been withholding their wages by denying them breaks and rounding down their working hours. Last week, Providence was ordered to pay more than $200 million in damages — a decision that “sends a message to healthcare corporations,” according to an attorney representing the workers.

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Above The Law

APRIL 24, 2024

The beleaguered school sees better days ahead. Should it? The post Don’t Call It A Comeback For Cooley Law School… Because It’s Probably Not A Comeback appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 24, 2024

“A new Supreme Court case seeks to make it much easier for criminals to buy guns; The fight over ‘ghost guns’ is back before the justices”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox. The post “A new Supreme Court case seeks to make it much easier for criminals to buy guns; The fight over ‘ghost guns’ is back before the justices” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

APRIL 24, 2024

I'd heed their worry about the rule of law being in danger -- if anyone can issue spot in fact patterns, it's them. The post Columbia Law Professors Respond To University’s Police Crackdowns On Campus Free Speech appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 24, 2024

“A majority of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. Can it rebuild?” Henry Gass of The Christian Science Monitor has this report. The post “A majority of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. Can it rebuild?” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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CaseFleet

APRIL 24, 2024

Risa Beck is the Paralegal Manager at Hutchison & Steffen , a full-service law firm providing legal services in 20 categories of law. Since 2010, Risa has been assisting the firm in all aspects of trial preparation including e-discovery, ESI collection, and document review on various platforms.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 24, 2024

“Pa. High Court Reversal Rate of Superior Court Rulings Has Plummeted, Report Shows; Appellate lawyers who spoke with The Legal said there is not a clear reason for the drop-off, but the change could be linked to the type of cases the justices are taking up”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report , in which I am quoted.

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OneLegal

APRIL 24, 2024

From live-tracking to photo verification and real-time monitoring, transparency and accountability are revolutionizing service of process. The post How technology reinforces trust and accountability in process serving appeared first on One Legal.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 24, 2024

“A Simple Fix for Texas’s Right-Wing Courts: More Judges; The Fifth Circuit’s become little more than a junior varsity version of the Supreme Court; Some fresh faces on the bench will help put things right.” Matt Ford has this essay online at The New Republic. The post “A Simple Fix for Texas’s Right-Wing Courts: More Judges; The Fifth Circuit’s become little more than a junior varsity version of the Supreme Court; Some fresh faces on the bench will help put things

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Above The Law

APRIL 24, 2024

It's a slowly simmering fight against eclectic natural forces that want to cleanse us off of the earth's surface. The post Owning A Home Isn’t The American Dream, It’s A Maintenance Nightmare, And It’s Not Even A Good Store Of Value appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

APRIL 24, 2024

The first legal challenges to the Federal Trade Commission's new ban on essentially all noncompete agreements that employers impose on workers have already been filed, but questions remain, not just on the rule's legal viability, but also on the likelihood of follow-on rulemakings and the rule's exact reach.

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Above The Law

APRIL 24, 2024

There's no better way to celebrate spring than with some cold, hard cash! The post This Biglaw Firm Is Making It Rain April Showers Of Cash On All Associates appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

APRIL 24, 2024

With many BigLaw firms relying on an increasingly obsolete marketing approach that prioritizes stiff professionalism over authentic connection, adopting a few key communications strategies to better connect with today's clients and prospects can make all the difference, say Eric Pacifici and Kevin Henderson at SMB Law.

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Above The Law

APRIL 24, 2024

After experiencing the benefits of vacations, you may regret not taking them earlier in your career. The post More Lawyers Should Take Vacations appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

APRIL 24, 2024

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has lodged a promised lawsuit challenging the Federal Trade Commission's new rule banning noncompete agreements, contending the pacts are good for the economy and that the agency lacks authority to issue the regulation.

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Above The Law

APRIL 24, 2024

Imagine that -- a firm that actually cares about the career development of their associates. The post The Path To In-House Just Got Easier At This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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LLRX

APRIL 24, 2024

Sarah Gotschall describes this deep dive into how AI is used to write law review articles, with illustrations that detail the complexity and limitations of the effort. Claude (aka the illustrious author Claudia Trey) penned a 77-page extensively footnoted law review article on SSRN entitled “Bloodlines Over Merits: Exposing the Discriminatory Impact of Legacy Preferences in College Admissions.

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Above The Law

APRIL 24, 2024

Filevine leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the legal process from client intake to billing. The post Filevine’s Future Is Supercharged With AI, Transforming How Attorneys Work appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

APRIL 24, 2024

In a pair of AI announcements this week, LexisNexis said that it has significantly enhanced the speed and capabilities of its Lexis+ AI legal AI Assistant, and also that it has launched the commercial preview of Nexis+ AI within its Nexis news and business information research service.

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Above The Law

APRIL 24, 2024

Zach Warren from the Thomson Reuters Institute discusses the potential and the pitfalls. The post Generative AI In Legal Work — What’s Fact And What’s Fiction? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

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